Harlem Boulevard Homes

Calvin Countryman – 1927 obituary, probate

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Source:  Rockford Morning Star,  April 23, 1927  p 1 and p 12

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2114 Harlem Blvd. – photos

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Built in 1926;  4 beedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half-bathroom. No architect listed in newspaper.

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The house was built for Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Countryman. He moved to Rockford in 1887.

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Six children were born to Countryman and his first wife Abby.  He married Anna in 1895.

He owned Countryman and Co., wholesale vegetable and fruit dealers.  He died 1927.  Anna

and 4 children (all Rockford) survived his death.

 

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The second owners of the home were Walter R. and Celia Meier beginning in 1932.  Mr. Meier was the president and manager of Roxo Ice Cream.

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Source of all photos:  www.realtor.com   House for sale in 2016, by owner, James N Olson

 

 

Harlem Blvd., 2114

Calvin Countryman (Anna R.)

Source: 1923 Rockford City Directory

Walter R. Meier, wife Celia, pres Roxo Ice Cream, also mgr. Heileman’s Old Style Lager

Source: 1933 Rockford City Directory

Dr. Clarence H. Boswell (Ruth W.) phys. 820 Gas and Electric Bldg, res
Jesse Barloga, architect, built 1935

Source: 1935 & 1937 & 1940 Rockford City Directory